Specialist portrait studio in Chislehurst. Kate Darkins creates professional headshots and business portraits with a relaxed, natural approach to build your personal brand. Book a consultation.
I’m Kate — a portrait specialist based in Chislehurst with a studio-minded approach built from 15+ years behind the camera and a background in graphic design and art direction. My focus is portrait photography for people and businesses: professional headshots, business portraits and personal-brand imagery designed to help you connect with clients and colleagues. Why choose me for your portrait? I treat every shoot as a collaboration. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a set of portraits for your website, or imagery to support marketing efforts, I work closely with you to shape the brief, choose the right backgrounds and deliver images that feel authentic. I know that most people find being photographed a little unsettling — my approach is calm and conversational so you can relax and the real you comes through. Studio and location options are chosen to suit your brand. I welcome individuals and teams to an atmospheric studio environment close to Chislehurst, and I’m equally comfortable photographing on location at your workplace to capture relaxed, lifestyle portraits that reflect how you work. For business clients, I emphasise consistency across a set of team images so your website and PR look cohesive and professional. How I work: we start with a free consultation to understand your goals and how you’ll use the images. I’ll help shape the shot list and suggest poses, outfits and backdrops that align with your brand. On the day I’m organised and efficient — I make people feel at ease, present images on screen for immediate feedback, and ensure you leave with choices you love. After the shoot you’ll receive a private online gallery with high-resolution files ready for web and print. Although portraiture is my core focus, I also have extensive experience working with businesses and events, so I understand the marketing needs that drive your brief. If you want portraits that support press, social media, websites or proposals, I’ll create a personalised set of images that work across channels. If you’re in Chislehurst or the surrounding areas and want portraits that genuinely represent you and your business, get in touch for a friendly chat and a free consultation — I’d love to hear about your project.